Baylor coach Art Briles was passing through West, Texas about 9:30 p.m. when he found himself parked on Interstate-35, stuck in traffic that brought vehicles to a standstill. That's when he received a text from his daughter that there had been an explosion at the fertilizer plant in West, just outside of Waco.

"I knew something was wrong," Briles said Thursday morning. "It took probably 45 minutes to travel three miles. You could see and smell the smoke."

An explosion that was strong enough to measure on the Richter scale killed at least five to 15 people. More than 150 people were injured, but authorities expect that number to climb, according to the Houston Chronicle. There are still people missing, as well, including three to five firefighters

Baylor University coaches have quickly come to the aid of victims in the small community of fewer than 3,000 people. Briles said that he is donating clothes. Other coaches are doing the same, as well as donating blood.

Thoughts and prayers go out to our neighbors in the city of West, TX. The football staff at Baylor is heading to donate blood and clothes

"Whatever needs to be done, we'll do what we can to help," Briles said. "Giving clothes, blood, time, help, thoughts and prayers."

On the Baylor campus, things are quiet. Students are out of school for their annual "Diadeloso," a day in which there are numerous campus activities. The students are instead using the day to assist victims.

Meanwhile, the Baylor athletic community at large is offering support, including from former players Robert Griffin III and Terrance